Merci for your support if or when I get regular (no pun intended …lol) will you keep me in the loop about the goings on? or I will just keep on a followin…Merci
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I can understand the frustration for those who come here seeking straight info. This forum is unlike any I’ve been associated with before. So much more community and good times. I think it’s partly because we’re all sitting here with no 'Forge to play with, twiddling our thumbs awaiting its arrival, and enjoying each other’s company in the meantime.
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It’s more of a natural conversation approach than a group “blog” or “FAQ”. A giant cocktail party where you’re wandering from one group of people to another with a different discussion going on.
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Exactly.
Plenty of information here, with a search function for convienence. Use the bookmark function to lock down anything for future reference.
As Scott pointed out, we are enjoying each other’s company. There are many technical references out there structured as encyclopedic sources. Informative, and dry.
Personally I view the camaraderie of the Forum as a positive characteristic. Difficult to describe the positive influence a personal sense of humor contributes to a discussion, but that also gives a great insight into the individual. There are a bunch here I know I could call friend based on that alone.
Here, I have learned and laughed, and I think trying to reign in the discussion and restrict it to strictly technical data would degrade my experience. Just my opinion.
@chrisgray1313, you are not the first to express frustration with the frolic in here.
Loosen up my friend - [quote=“jamesdhatch, post:45, topic:2146”]
A giant cocktail party where you’re wandering from one group of people to another with a different discussion going on.
[/quote] endulge and enjoy yourself! Any technical questions you have, the members here stand ready to answer.
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Love this idea - we played with some similar for the crowdfunding campaign before we launched. It’s a good thing we didn’t do it because our lobby didn’t turn out to be nearly big enough. 
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@printolaser I am truly trying to lighten up lol I was as you pointed out …just expressing frustration…as I am a loner…I am confused by the comaraderies goings on here, so please forgive me for misunderstanding the way these things work. I am not used to large groups discussions and get confused quickly. Sorry again.
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No apologies, I didn’t mean to infer there was anything wrong with your perspective, just that you are safe in putting your feet up and enjoying yourself. You don’t need to be forgiven for your feelings.
In my experience most creative types including me are introspective and usually very private, and tend to avoid social exposure.
I understand and sympathize. Personally I am so socially naive that my friends toy with me in good nature.
As a fellow introvert I know your feelings well, and am surprised at the transformation I have felt regarding my participation here ( it has taken months) - but have thoroughly enjoyed it. Good to step out of your comfort zone now and then, that’s when we grow.
As time has passed all of us as a group have experienced elation and dispair. I think that shared experience has allowed myself and others to drop the walls and build a bridge to a deeper relationship with those who are in this boat together… or is it a roller coaster?
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Well , I am attempting to “tear down these walls” one brick at a time, through these conversations, and appreciate the introverted introspection …lol. Good to have your input…and cannot wait for my GF.
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